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I was watching the Auburn Review show last night and a few things caught my eye to the point that I had to go watch the game itself. There were some things I did not catch while at the game. Of course there were the obvious items that everyone saw which were the pace the drives were run at and the receivers catching the 50-50 balls. One thing I did notice on the TV however was how locked in Stidham truly was. When he needed to step up in the pocket to buy time he did. Stidham has not done this all year. He looked confident and was going to make the throw no matter what. Not only that but our line did their job across the board to give Stidham that time.

Maybe I am just in a really good mood today, but if that can carry over I really do think we have a shot in this game. If we bring back our tempo and wear out Georgia's young defense it will only pay dividends. This game means a lot to our Georgia natives on the team so I believe this team will be locked and loaded come gametime. We have the talent, just needed confidence, confidence that we now have.

For reference, beginning at 2:22 on the video.

Edited November 8, 2018 by abw0004

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JS did step up in the pocket, even with noise around him. And, he made good decisions and threw good passes. He, and the O as a whole, had a determination that was markedly different from most of the drives before; and even the season as a whole.

I really don’t believe a word Gus says in his pressers and he always says we have to run the football better. Having said that, I hope we see something like we saw after the LSU loss last year. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain. War Eagle, Beat UGA.

I really don’t believe a word Gus says in his pressers and he always says we have to run the football better. Having said that, I hope we see something like we saw after the LSU loss last year. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain. War Eagle, Beat UGA.

What Gus is saying is true. Auburn needs to run the ball better. But the problem is that usually translates to "we're going to force this ball between the tackles whether it's open or not". Now, I don't know just how much of that is coaching and how much of that is on the players. Kam Martin is a prime example of one who has not taken very many good looks and tried to pound the ball in. Hard to say... We have the talent to beat Georgia no doubt. I just hope we come in with the right game plan.

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What Gus is saying is true. Auburn needs to run the ball better. But the problem is that usually translates to "we're going to force this ball between the tackles whether it's open or not". Now, I don't know just how much of that is coaching and how much of that is on the players. Kam Martin is a prime example of one who has not taken very many good looks and tried to pound the ball in. Hard to say... We have the talent to beat Georgia no doubt. I just hope we come in with the right game plan.

The problem with what game plan we come in with, is if it’s not working, when will we adjust to option B. Even worse, is there an option B? Lately, we’ve known what kind of game we have by halftime. We are not a team that produces a lot of 2nd half points, especially in Athens. Adjustments are needed, similar to what we saw against T A&M, we just need to see them earlier in the game.

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The difference too was he took what was there. We don't need to go five wide air raid but give Sted a check down and live with what the defense gives us. Quick passes and execute over the middle will open up holes. That is the only way we are going to be able to be successfully balanced and not just running into a brick wall for the sake of running the ball

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How do things change, tho, if those 50/50 balls are not caught. Some pretty spectacular catches were made on both drives. This is not s negative question, it’s a do you pass on three downs no matter what? That would put the defense back on the field quickly. It’s a thing of beauty when it’s working and not so much when it’s not (Ohio state game against Purdue)

How do things change, tho, if those 50/50 balls are not caught. Some pretty spectacular catches were made on both drives. This is not s negative question, it’s a do you pass on three downs no matter what? That would put the defense back on the field quickly. It’s a thing of beauty when it’s working and not so much when it’s not (Ohio state game against Purdue)

If we try to establish the run and can't then we won't win. If we go air raid we'll win some and lose some but at least there's a chance. Nothing ventured nothing gained. We can't win if stubborn Gus coaches. It has to be desperate Gus that coaches this game.

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Pass to open the run. We need to stop forcing the game and be able to react to how the game is unfolding. Burn the blitzes with passes that fill the voids they leave. Back off the D, slow down the blitz, and loosen the front...then run the ball for balance.

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Pass to open the run. We need to stop forcing the game and be able to react to how the game is unfolding. Burn the blitzes with passes that fill the voids they leave. Back off the D, slow down the blitz, and loosen the front...then run the ball for balance.

Balance is definitely the key. Georgia will have a better defensive backfield than A&M so and will make it tough to drive the field passing. Need to mix it up and maintain 7-10 play drives. If Georgia doubles up ToP Saturday night Auburn won’t stand a chance.

Pass to open the run. We need to stop forcing the game and be able to react to how the game is unfolding. Burn the blitzes with passes that fill the voids they leave. Back off the D, slow down the blitz, and loosen the front...then run the ball for balance.

Now this is just crazy talk. If we can’t run into a 8-9 man-in-the-box look we just don’t deserve to win. And, throw in a whirlybird....we comin’!!!!